page 49595 ML CRL (S)800-00177Battery does not hold it's charge.Alternator will not charge.Starter will not turn the engine.PROBLEM CAUSE1, 2, 3, 4, 51, 2, 52, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8KEY TO CORRECT THE CAUSE1. Alternator belt is loose or damaged.2. Battery connections are dirty of loose.3. Battery is damaged.4. The ground connection is not making a good contact.5. The alternator is damaged.6. The engine is locked.7. The starter has damage.8. The wiring or the solenoid is damaged.TROUBLE SHOOTING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe following trouble shooting chart is provided as an assistance in locating and correcting problems which aremost common.ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE CONTINUED...
